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We produce many media statements throughout the year reflecting aspects of our diverse business. On this page, you will find all of our media statements for the past five years. For older statements, please contact media@watercorporation.com.au.

Premier Roger Cook, Water Minister Simone McGurk, Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell and Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan look inside 1600 steel main pipe

WA’s next major infrastructure project to deliver economic boom

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has marked a major milestone in delivery, with commencement of the WA-manufactured Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project.

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06 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Water Corporation launches landmark Aboriginal engagement strategy

Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced that the proportion of Water Corporation contracts awarded to Aboriginal suppliers has grown for the third year in a row, as the State Government-owned utility launches a landmark Aboriginal engagement strategy.

  • Community
05 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Water Corporation supporting seagrass restoration in Cockburn Sound

Water Corporation is partnering with OzFish, Australia’s only recreational fishing charity, to help restore seagrass meadows in Cockburn Sound, boost WA’s pink snapper population and help protect Perth’s coastline.

  • Climate change
  • Environment
  • Community
05 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Water Corporation and Clontarf Foundation partner to open doors to water industry careers

Five Clontarf Foundation students have had a glimpse into a career as a water operator during a recent visit to Water Corporation’s Timewell Road Wastewater Treatment Plant in Albany.

  • Community
  • Great Southern
30 Nov 2022 | Media Release

$58 million contract brings large water mains manufacturing to WA

Extra-large steel water pipes will be produced in Western Australia for the first time, under a new $58 million Water Corporation contract supporting local jobs and manufacturing, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Perth
  • Peel
Water Minister Dave Kelly, Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan and Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell announce plans to make 1600mm steel mains in WA
30 Nov 2022 | Media Release

Perth Monthly Water Update - November 2022

Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources

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